New Releases by Joyce Dunbar

A collection of twelve new stories featuring the lovable characters ofMouse and Mole, perfect for reading during 'Twixmas' with one story for each of the twelve days after Christmas.

"Mole often stumbles into precarious situations, from delicately handling the first daffodil of spring to trimming his uneven whisker lengths. Luckily, he has his best friend Mouse to guide him through each scenario-even when he least expects it!"--

Mouse and Mole try to give their friendship a fresh start but realise they can''t go without seeing each other, even for a day. Mouse and Mole''s charming, gentle and humourous adventures continue in this new addition to the much-loved series, perfect for shared reading with younger children and for older children to read independently.

"Wenn das Wetter schön ist, machen wir ein Picknick im Wald. Wir schmieren Brote mit Käse und Gurke und nehmen unseren neuen Picknickkorb mit", sagte Maus. "Oh ja, das machen wir!", rief Maulwurf. "Aber was ist, wenn das Wetter morgen nicht schön ist?" "Dann setzen wir uns in unsere gemütlichen Lehnstühle vor dem Kamin und rösten Kastanien und toasten Teekuchen. Und dazu trinken wir heißen Kakao." Ganz gleich, wie das Wetter ist: Maus und Maulwurf wissen, wie man den Herbst genießt!

Join the two friends in three brand new adventures by author illustrator team Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew.A Fresh Start:Mouse and Mole try to give their friendship a fresh start but realise they can't go without seeing each other, even for a day.Hip-Dip-Dip:When Mole is unable to decide which toy boat he likes best, Mouse suggests 'hip-dip-dip' to help him make his choice.A Bolt from the Blue:Mouse and Mole try to avoid a storm by running, crawling and sitting it out, until they realise it's impossible to know when a bolt from the blue will strike and to make the best of their situation.The latest in a series of gentle and humorous stories by acclaimed author and illustrator team Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew. 'Warm and witty illustrations... perfect to snuggle up with on a chilly afternoon' Practical Parenting'Children will love the simple adventures of these two unlikely companions' The School Librarian'Characters that stand alongside the greats of children's literature... They work their magic not just on children, but on parents too...' The Sunday Telegraph

Book Band: Lime, ideal for ages 6+ A powerful and personal story from Joyce Dunbar about what it's like to experience hearing difficulties. 'Joyce Dunbar is one of the best writers for children today.' Guardian Dylan can't hear as well as he used to be able to and he doesn't want to be different from his friends - he wants things to go back to the way they used to be. As his hearing gets worse he becomes more and more isolated from his friends. Luckily his dog Pluto is there to keep him down to earth... This heartwarming story from Joyce Dunbar has beautiful black-and-white illustrations by John Shelley and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

Maulwurf hat es im Gefühl: Heute wird irgendetwas Tolles passieren! Aber Maus weiß es besser, denn Überraschungen ereignen sich nie dann, wenn man sie erwartet. Überhaupt ist Maus ein bisschen weiser als sein verträumter Freund. Und genau deshalb sind die beiden auch so ein gutes Team. Zusammen freuen sie sich über die erste blühende Narzisse, schaukeln gemütlich in ihrer Hängematte und feiern mit all ihren Freunden Maulwurfs Geburtstag - vollkommen überraschend, weil Maulwurf ihn selbst nämlich glatt vergessen hätte. Aber zum Glück hat er ja Maus, seinen ganz besonderen Freund fürs Leben.

"¡El pato está enfurruñado! El estanque está seco y, lo que es peor, una pequeña nube gris lo sigue por todas partes. ¿Qué pueden hacer los amigos del pato para animarlo?"--Back cover.

Simple pastimes help Mouse and Mole realise there''s something special in everything, including themselves.

When Duck’s grumpiness becomes contagious, what can possibly turn it around? Duck is in a very grumpy mood. The pond is dry, and she doesn’t want to roll in the mud with Pig, sing with Rooster, doze with Tortoise, eat laundry with Goat, or join any of the other animals in their pastimes. To make matters worse, the gray cloud that’s following Duck is growing bigger by the minute, and now her friends are feeling gloomy as well. What will it take to cheer them all up? Two prolific picture-book creators look to the skies for a humorous tale of not-fair-weather friendship.

'This isn't any old night, this is a magic night!' There's only one more sleep till Christmas and Lucas and Willow, the moon and the stars are all waiting ... While they wait, the children remember everything they love about Christmas, but they don't notice that the magic has already begun ... This is a stunning picture book from a gifted storyteller and award-winning illustrator that perfectly captures the joy and anticipation of Christmas Eve.

Meet Tibs, son of Toodle, son of Tiddles, son of Toby. A trusted employee of the Post Office. Tibs is paid 2s 6d a week to catch mice but he prefers making friends with them! Join Tibs on a curious cat and mouse adventure where everything is not quite what it seems.... There was trouble at the Post Office: holes in the mails sacks! Letters torn to shreds! Stamps licked through to the glue! When the postmaster discovers that mice are to blame, he decides to employ a brave new cat to sort them out. Tibs comes from a long line of Post Office cats, so his new career should be a piece of cake, except that instead of catching the mice, Tibs would rather make friends with them! Can Tibs teach them how to tidy up, instead of nibbling the post, and will he be able to deliver the reward that he promised? Soon, these unlikely friends are on an adventure that takes them down to the underground Mail Rail where, together, Tibs and the mice find themselves catching more than they bargained for! This charming story based on the life of a real cat called Tibs who was employed by Post Office in the 1950s to catch mice, earning a tidy sum of 2s 6d a week for his dedicated service. With a career spanning 14 years, the real Tibs became a Post Office celebrity. Featuring a cast of warm and loveable characters, this book will have children captivated by a nostalgic world of stamps, letters and underground mail trains.

A rollicking, read-aloud rhyme featuring Plunkett, the plucky pink pig.

Meditation and visualization, if approached in an inventive and appealing manner, bring enormous benefits to children. It can calm their anxieties, build their self-esteem, and teach them quietness and thoughtfulness. Consisting of 20 narrative-based meditations, this book, the follow-up to the hugely successful Nightlights, offers even more stories to help your child find inner calm and emotional balance and is designed for parents to use with any child between ages 4 and 8.

Does Duck dazzle as much as the peacock? Does he dawdle like the tortoise, or does he dash like the hare? No? Well, what does Duck do? Does Duck . . . dare? A gorgeous new story from the author of TELL ME SOMETHING HAPPY BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP and the illustrator of DADDY IS MY HERO.

Willa has trouble falling asleep until her brother reminds her of all the happy things that await her in the morning.

In this undersea adventure, Piglet Squid spends all day smiling his big, happy smile, but his friends in the deep are always so woebegone. One day, he embarks on a quest to find something magical to show them all, so that they too will have a reason to smile!Inspired by the real-life sea creature, piglet squids are about the size of an avocado and can be found in the deepwater of almost all the oceans. The unusual pattern of skin pigmentation in the squid shown here, means that he is always smiling.

This delightful collection of mini hardback picture books contains five stories that are ideal for sharing either at home or on the go. The pack contains everything from hilarious rhymes to bedtime classics: Quentin Blake''s Mister Magnolia, Anthony Browne''s Willy and Hugh, John Prater''s Again!, The Owl and the Pussycat illustrated by Ian Beck, and Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep by Joyce Dunbar and Debi Gliori.

Lorenzo no puede dormir, no le gusta la oscuridad, debajo de la cama podría estar escondiéndose un monstruo. ¡Así es! Se trata de diminuto monstruo con un enorme apetito, que le encanta comer la oscuridad, la engulle toda. Hasta que muy pronto todo es luz, pero el monstruo sigue teniendo una gran sensación de vacío, que solo el cariño de un niño puede llenar. Jimmy Liao junto con Joyce Dunbar presentan una fantástica y conmovedora historia.

A bestselling Taiwanese illustrator teams up with a renowned British author to present a fantastical, heartwarming tale. Full color.

Three strange creatures that do not know their purpose find a boy lost in the woods and they help each other find their homes and identities.

Sous le lit de Jojo se trouve un monstre étrange, un monstre très petit, très éveillé, et qui meurt de faim !